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Hello all:I'll be reviewing this book on my blog and am trying to help the author find other bloggers willing to do the same. It is supposed to be published some time in November and the author is willing to provide review copies in several formats. I'm pasting the blurb below:Deke Jones finally has a car ready to compete in the Conquistador—a short but grueling campaign covering race tracks all over the Southwest. He can't…See More

Hello.I'm going to be organizing my first ever blog tour and giveaway soon, for a novel to be published some time around New Years, give or take a month. Obviously I'm new to this so I'm looking for some guidance.My first big question is regarding ethics, I guess. I don't want to do anything illegal but I'm not sure what is and isn't legal. I'd like one of the methods to enter the giveaway contest to be posting an honest Amazon review of a previously published book.Thoughts?See More

I'm assuming this book is considered a classic. I don't read the classics that often, so I wouldn't know. But anyway, I've heard of this one all my life, and watched part of the movie a couple times, I think. The other day, it so happened I was in the mood for literary fiction, and already having an armchair historian's interest in the 1920s, I waded in.Story-wise, I didn't quite know what to expect. Turns out, the plot is an age-old standard about a poor boy's devotion to a privileged girl.…See More

﻿﻿ Back in October, I interviewed Daniel L. Carter about his book, The Unwanted, the first in an urban fantasy/thriller trilogy. At that time I had not read it, but Daniel later sent me a free PDF copy as an apology for some chaos that ensued when he switched…See More

Blogging, blogging improvement, FAQ, tips & advice, & to serve as a way to mentor other bloggers. Whether it's how to increase your traffic, add a third column to your template or bounce off ideas for each other, this place is for you.See More

This is a place for all Florida Book Bloggers to network. We can share different book related events, author signings, etc. that are happening across the state. Maybe at some point we can even get together to socialize!See More

Actually, I welcome all followers, and cheerfully reciprocate, but the books I tend to blog about most are "men's fiction." I also discuss film and other stuff. But anyway, if you know anybody who might be interested in following, please point them my way. I'm down for blog tours and such, also. And if you have or know of a blog kind of on the same wavelength as mine, I might put it on my blog roll. http://twofistedblogger.blogspot.comSee More

Many prophetic scholars (including me, though I'm more of an armchair "scholar") have predicted acatastrophic financial meltdown for decades. Today, many observers inside and outside the Church are grudgingly admitting that we're not crackpots, after all. At least not for that prediction.In fact, an astute observer who has never cracked a Bible open--but has merely made an honest effort to inform themselves despite the disinformation from government, media and popular culture--understands that…See More

Most indie authors can tell you (especially if the genre of their novel isn't romance, horror or chick-lit) that getting reviews for your book is often like pulling teeth or selling ice to an Eskimo. Thatcertainly has been my experience. Fortunately, Hell and Gonehas received some thoughtful reviews already. But the one I discoveredtoday is a big one, because it's from an organization that has muchoclout in the literary world. I've heard that librarians read theMidwest Book Review and order…See More

I remember seeing later books from the Gor series on the bookshelves when I was a young G.I. on weekend passes, and thought them intriguing, but wasn't into fantasy at that point in my life. After I did begin toappreciate fantasy, I decided to start the series from #1 and fullyexpected it to be like John Carter of Mars, only perhaps better.There are similarities between this and Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, but it's…See More

My introduction to Max Allan Collins was his graphic novel, Road to Perdition. I thought it was OK, but not great. This sequel, however, rocked my socks.Let me get the blemishes out of the way, first (my nitpicking self just can't help it): Though the author obviously knows more than I aboutmob/mafia history, he blundered the facts a little in the Bataansegment...AND pushed the limits of believability maybe a wee bit toofar.Michael Satariano (AKA Michael Sullivan) is a troubled soul who,…See More

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Reading was almost the only form of entertainment available through most of my childhood. How I wish I had the time on my hands I did then! I still enjoy a good book in most genres--more than I do a good movie. I'm also one who goes back to old favorites now and then to read them over again.

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I'm assuming this book is considered a classic. I don't read the classics that often, so I wouldn't know. But anyway, I've heard of this one all my life, and watched part of the movie a couple times, I think. The other day, it so happened I was in the mood for literary fiction, and already having an armchair historian's interest in the 1920s, I waded in.

Story-wise, I didn't quite know what to expect. Turns out, the plot is an age-old standard about a poor boy's devotion to a… Continue

Most indie authors can tell you (especially if the genre of their novel isn't romance, horror or chick-lit) that getting reviews for your book is often like pulling teeth or selling ice to an Eskimo. That certainly has been my experience. Fortunately, Hell and Gone
has received some thoughtful reviews already. But the one I discovered
today is a big one, because it's from an organization that has mucho
clout in the literary world. I've heard that librarians read…

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Henry, Just wanted to say that I enjoyed reading your Posting on your Blog. I will be following your blogs. keep up the great work! I look forward to reading your two books, they sound very interesting. Happy Holidays!

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